Cathedral’s tree festival and service raises nearly £5,000 for charities

St Edmundsbury Cathedral has given nearly £5,000 to numerous charities through its Christmas Tree Festival and Carols by Candlelight service.

The festival raised £2,400 to be split between the 24 charities - many local supporting children, the elderly and those in extreme need - which decorated trees. More than £2,400 was collected through the service in aid of the Children’s Society.